Overview
Talent Acquisition Lead Europe & Site HR Business Partner Munich HQ (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (approx. 50-70%)
Strategic and operational responsibility for talent acquisition across Europe
2. Develop and implement a forward-looking talent strategy that promotes growth, diversity, and innovation.
3. Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for key positions in Science, Clinical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial.
4. Shape and enhance our employer brand together with Marketing and Communications – through social media, events, and campaigns.
5. Implement modern, data-driven recruiting tools, KPI systems, and digital selection processes.
6. Promote diversity and inclusion across all recruiting activities.
7. Collaborate closely with hiring managers / HR BP’s to identify workforce needs early and fill roles efficiently.
8. Functional lead of European TA Specialists
Hands-on recruiting responsibilities (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist focus)
9. Manage end-to-end recruitment for selected key positions in Europe – from job posting to contract negotiation.
10. Conduct active sourcing on relevant platforms (LinkedIn, Xing, BioPharmNet, ResearchGate, etc.) and build personal talent networks.
11. Perform screenings, interviews, and assessments in close cooperation with the relevant departments.
12. Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout all stages of the recruiting process.
13. Create compelling job descriptions and campaigns that authentically reflect our company culture.
14. Use HR analytics and market trends to make data-based recruiting decisions.
15. Maintain the application tracking system -iCIMS and strive for better processes to maintain candidates data and the hiring experience through the system
16. Site HR Responsibility Munich / WuXi AppTec Legal Entities (approx. 30-50%)
17. Act as strategic People Partner to the local leadership team – providing guidance on people and organizational development, culture, and labor law.
18. Oversee the complete employee lifecycle management for the Munich site in WXAT in alignment with Crelux GmbH.
19. Foster a positive and open People & Culture environment that promotes innovation and ownership.
20. Collaborate constructively with the works council and ensure local compliance.
21. Monitor site-specific HR metrics and derive measures for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Your Profile
22. Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a comparable field.
23. 5–10 years of experience in progressive HR roles – ideally in the biotech, pharma, or life sciences industry.
24. Proven expertise in talent acquisition (both strategic and operational), as well as experience in HR project management and business partnering.
25. Passion for modern, agile HR practices and data-driven decision-making.
26. Ability to think strategically while operating hands-on when needed.
27. Strong communication, networking, and consulting skills across all organizational levels.
28. Confident use of HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, iCIMS, SuccessFactors) and modern recruiting/sourcing tools.
29. Fluent in English and German, additional European languages are a plus.